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The Muny
Through June 22: Billy Elliot The Musical
The Muny opens its 2014 season with Billy Elliot The Musical. With music by Elton John, it tells the story of a boy living in a small town in northern England who discovers hehas a talent for ballet, putting him at odds with his coal-miner father. $13–$84; some free seats. 6 p.m. The Muny, 1 Theatre, Forest Park, 314-361-1900 ext. 550, muny.org.
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Stages St. Louis
Through June 29: Sleeping Beauty
If you’re looking for a family night out, you probably couldn’t do better than Stages St. Louis’ performance of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. The show offers both fairy-tale charm and catchy songs. Call for times and prices. Skip Viragh Center for the Arts, Chaminade College Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh, 314-821-2407, stagesstlouis.org.
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Alan Crain
Through June 22: St. Lou Fringe
This nearly weeklong festival includes creative acts from all over North America: musicals, puppetry, jazz, rock operas, eight-bit comedy… It all takes place in Grand Center, where organizers have added a new venue this year, The Stage at KDHX. Call for prices, times, and venues. Strauss Park, Grand and Washington, 314-643-7853, stlfringe.com.
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Fox Theatre
June 20: Chaka Khan
With 10 Grammys to her name, Chaka Khan has long been a force of nature, first coming to prominence as the front woman for 1970s R&B group Rufus. Soul group The O’Jays, known for top-10 hits “Love Train” and “Use Ta Be My Girl,” join Khan onstage. $45–$125. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, 314-534-1111, fabulousfox.com.
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Scottrade Center
June 21: Hot 104.1 Super Jam
Billed as St. Louis’ “biggest hip-hop and R&B experience,” this show includes an impressive lineup of popular hip-hop and R&B artists, including Juicy J, Yo Gotti, August Alsina, Juvenile, Rico Love, and more. $17–$122. 7:30 p.m. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, 314-622-5435, scottradecenter.com.
This weekend, catch The Muny’s first show of the season, enjoy tunes from legendary R&B artists, and more.
